School News & Updates

Details: Category: School News & Updates; Created: 03 October 2020; Last Updated: 03 October 2020

Dear Parents

Now that we have reached the end of our first month back at school I would like to thank you all for your cooperation in adhering to all the new rules and procedures pertaining to our Covid-19 regulations. The health and safety of all members of our school community remains our primary focus.

We are very thankful that we are all adjusting to the ‘new normal’ and ask that you continue to remain vigilant in checking temperatures and ensuring that your child remains at home if presenting with any of the symptoms of Covid-19. If concerned best practice continues to be to check with your GP before returning to school.

To date you will have noticed that homework set during the month of September has mostly been in the form of reading, spellings and tables. From the 5th October pupils, from Senior Infants up, will also have some aspect of written homework. The format of correcting written work will change somewhat but the usual rules apply:

· All work must be completed carefully and neatly

· Homework Journal should be signed by parent when all aspects of homework have been completed and checked

Teachers will be in touch in the near future to organize registration of all pupils to use the seesaw App which may be used for homework and also used in the event of having to engage in any form of remote learning.

Just a few wee reminders!

· Pupils should not arrive at school before doors open at 9:00am

· External classroom doors are locked at 9:30 so pupils arriving after that should ring bell at main door for admittance

· In the interest of pupil safety please refrain from driving into school grounds from 9:00 - 9:30 each morning while pupils are arriving and walking to their classroom.

· Please remember to send a note explaining each absence with the pupil when he/she returns to school. (back pages in Homework Journal can also be used for this) Please note that a written note is needed even if you have already phoned the office to inform us of the absence.

We look forward to your continued cooperation and support during the school year as we work together to maintain a safe environment and provide the best possible educational opportunities for our pupils within the restrictions placed upon us by the current Covid-19 situation.

Yours sincerely

Linda Mills

Details: Category: School News & Updates; Created: 28 September 2020; Last Updated: 28 September 2020

Mrs Berry visited all the classrooms today collecting any money &showing the pupils what things she will be sending to Peace. Thanks to the pupils & families who did bring in money, it amounted to just over €20. Mrs Berry will be sending a gift on Saturday, using Middletown PO as post is not going to Uganda yet. Included in the parcel is soap, t-shirt, bag, colours & a notebook.

Details: Category: School News & Updates; Created: 16 September 2020; Last Updated: 16 September 2020

Mrs Berry here, today I went around the classrooms collecting any donations for Peace. I was overwhelmed with the generosity of the Model pupils & families, especially in the Junior & Infant rooms. In just over a week I have collected €90! This means we can easily pay the monthly sponsorship & send an extra gift in the post. The Ugandan government are hoping to reopen schools soon.

Thanks again, keep bringing in the money, it all helps.

Details: Category: School News & Updates; Created: 13 August 2020; Last Updated: 13 August 2020

Dear Parents & Pupils

I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying the last few weeks of the summer break.

As you will know from a recent email we are working hard to put a huge number of new procedures and practices in place in order to comply with Department of Education directives as laid out in the DES Covid 19 Response Plan for the safe and sustainable reopening of Primary & Special schools.

At present we are aiming to open as planned on Thursday 27th August with an Induction Day for Junior Infants on Wednesday 26th August.

We officially welcome parents of all new pupils to the Model School community and look forward to getting to know you in person as the year progresses.

There will be lots of correspondence in coming weeks as more details for our return to school are finalised so I would encourage you to keep a regular check on your emails.

We are really looking forward to getting back to school and seeing you all again very soon.

Linda Mills

Before returning to school we would ask all parents to ensure that your child’s name is clearly marked on all belongings (drink bottle, lunch box, school bag, cardigan/jumper, coat, pencils etc.)

School Uniform

We have no plans to change the wearing of school uniform as reasonably priced clothing can be purchased at any of the main retail outlets. We also have some good quality second hand uniforms available from school. If anyone is interested in these please get in touch by email or using the school mobile number.

Details: Category: School News & Updates; Created: 03 July 2020; Last Updated: 03 July 2020

Details: Category: School News & Updates; Created: 02 June 2020; Last Updated: 16 September 2020

Hi Mrs Berry here, when I was shopping today in Tescos & I spotted this Barbie. I immediately thought of Peace & will send it to her when the post is working in Uganda properly. Some restrictions have been lifted, people now are allowed drive. People have also been told to wear face masks. Many are making their own & are in lots of lovely, brightly coloured African prints."

Details: Category: School News & Updates; Created: 20 May 2020; Last Updated: 21 May 2020

If we were in School at present we would be planning for our Annual Sport for All Day

Hello Everyone

I hope that you are all keeping well and staying safe at home.

Congratulations to Sophie!

Sophie wrote a book review for the Sunday Business Post Newspaper.

Dear Parents & Pupils

As you can see our teachers have been busy planning and preparing more school work to keep you busy.

In February 2019, the Model School, along with 29 other schools in Ireland, took part in a project to raise awareness about air pollution.

Active School Week

The Active School Week took place from 7th - 10th May 2019. As usual regardless of age or fitness level everyone (including the teachers) had the opportunity to participate. The various activities were enjoyed by all, although some of us had more aches and pains at the end of the week than others. Read on to discover the activities we did and view some photographs.

Food Dudes is in Progress

Food Dudes is a Healthy Eating Programme for Kids. It aims to encourage children to eat more fruit and vegetables both in school and at home. It is based on positive role models (the Food Dudes characters), repeated tasting and rewards. Junior Infants, Senior Infants and 1st class are getting 16 tasting days, while 2nd - 6th class get 8 tasting days. The science behind the programme is that if children at an early age taste new foods repeatedly, they may develop a taste for them. We call this training our taste buds.

Phase 1 of Food Dudes for the Junior classes will run from 17th January - 7th February 2019. Phase 1 for Middle and Senior classes will run from 29th January - 7th February 2019. Phase 2 begins for all classes on Friday 8th February. During Phase 2 children are encouraged to bring their own fruit and veg to school in their new dual lunchbox. We look forward to trying new fruits and vegetables and getting new ideas for our lunch boxes from our peers. Happy Tasting everyone!!

Details: Category: School News & Updates; Created: 30 January 2019; Last Updated: 31 January 2019

On Tuesday 19th February we expect to have our annual visit from Memory Lane photography. Watch out for notice with more details and consent form in school bags next week.

Details: Category: School News & Updates; Created: 28 January 2019; Last Updated: 30 January 2019

As you may know children from Senior Infants and Second Class are participating in a cross border project with two schools. The schools we are working with are St. Patrick's National School in Eskra and St. Patrick's Primary School in Aughadarragh.

Details: Category: School News & Updates; Created: 24 January 2019; Last Updated: 30 January 2019

Shared Education: CASE - Funded by Peace IV

Pupils in Senior Infants are continuing to make new friends with pupils from St.Patrick's Primary School Aughadarragh and St.Patrick's Primary school Eskra.

Details: Category: School News & Updates; Created: 13 December 2018; Last Updated: 30 January 2019

School will close for Christmas holidays on Friday 21st December at 12:30 pm.

Christmas shoe box appeal.

We say a big thank you to all those who responded to our Christmas shoe box appeal.

Shared Education Project: CASE (Collaboration and Sharing in Education) - Funded by Peace 1V.

During the 2018/19 school year Monaghan Model School is participating in a Shared Education project funded by Peace 1V.

Details: Category: School News & Updates; Created: 31 August 2018; Last Updated: 04 October 2018

New School year Starts August 30th. We are happy to see the children back and more importantly, the new children start

Details: Category: School News & Updates; Created: 27 September 2018; Last Updated: 28 September 2018

Thank you to everyone who has brought in money for Peace this month. All donations both big and small, people gave 5cent to 5 euro, will make a difference to Peace & her community in Uganda.

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